Hamburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,034 Population 689/sq mi density
$57,727 Median Income $33,237 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $138,453 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,727 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $717/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hamburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,727
23% below
$33,237 per capita
Home Value
$107,300
62% below
Zillow: $138,453
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Hamburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hamburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
38%
Rent
62%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hamburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hamburg residents earn a median household income of $57,727 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,237. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hamburg is $107,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,453. Median rent is $717/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

9.9% of adults in Hamburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hamburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,034
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,727
Per Capita$33,237
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,300
Rent$717
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$138,453
Housing Units588
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation914 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hamburg was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.